The House Red
History is stranger than fiction---and we're here to prove it. Welcome to The House Red, the podcast where we uncork the wildest, weirdest, and most unbelievable true stories from history. From bizarre plagues to daring heists, twisted scandals to forgotten legends, we dive into the past's juiciest tales with a twist of dark humor and a splash of intrigue. So pour yourself a glass and get ready---because history has never been this intoxicating.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
The House Red
Latest Episodes
The Great Molasses Flood: A Sticky Situation
In January 1919, a massive storage tank burst in Boston's North End, unleashing a 25-foot-high wave of molasses that tore through the streets at 35 miles per hour. It sounds like a joke-until you hear the details. In this epis...
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Episode 7
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Belle Gunness: Homicidal Homewrecker
In this episode of The House Red we dig into the twisted tale of Belle Guinness-one of Americas most prolific and mysterious serial killers. From her quiet Indiana farm, Belle lured wealthy suitors through lonely heart ads...and the...
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Episode 6
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49:58
Antwerp Diamond Heist: The Not-So Flawless Getaway
In February 2003, a group of master thieves pulled off one of the most audacious heists in history and making off with over $100 million in jewels, cash, and gold. Dubbed the "heist of the century", this operation was meticul...
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Episode 5
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